Active Shooter

This page describes what to do if you find yourself in an active shooting event, how to recognize signs of potential violence around you, and what to expect after an active shooting takes place. Remember during an active shooting to RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.

Be Informed

Sign up for an active shooter training.

If you see something, say something to an authority right away.

Sign up to receive local emergency alerts and register your work and personal contact information with any work sponsored alert system.

Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.

Make a Plan

Make a plan with your family, and ensure everyone knows what they would do, if confronted with an active shooter.

Look for the two nearest exits anywhere you go, and have an escape path in mind & identify places you could hide.

Understand the plans for individuals with disabilities or other access and functional needs.

During

RUN and escape, if possible.

Getting away from the shooter or shooters is the top priority.

Leave your belongings behind and get away.

Help others escape, if possible, but evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.

Warn and prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.

Call 911 when you are safe, and describe shooter, location, and weapons.

HIDE, if escape is not possible.

Get out of the shooter’s view and stay very quiet.

Silence all electronic devices and make sure they won’t vibrate.

Lock and block doors, close blinds, and turn off lights.

Don’t hide in groups- spread out along walls or hide separately to make it more difficult for the shooter.

Try to communicate with police silently. Use text message or social media to tag your location, or put a sign in a window.

Stay in place until law enforcement gives you the all clear.

Your hiding place should be out of the shooter's view and provide protection if shots are fired in your direction.

FIGHT as an absolute last resort.

Commit to your actions and act as aggressively as possible against the shooter.